Hoodline aims to keep neighbors informed of crime and quality-of-life issues in the neighborhoods we cover. In the Tenderloin, which has its fair share of crime and mayhem, we won't cover every incident, but we'll do our best to give readers a snapshot of what's been going on.

Here's a selection of crimes that took place in the Tenderloin area in September. All details are pulled from the SFPD's daily crime recaps, or from talking directly to SFPD's media officers. 

Shooting

At approximately 10pm on the evening of Sept. 28th, Tenderloin officers heard gunshots in the area of Golden Gate Avenue and Jones Street. Upon arriving at the scene they found drops of blood and shell casings. Later that evening a 23-year-old man walked into SFGH with gunshot wounds in the elbow and knee and told officers he was shot in San Francisco, but refused to provide further information.

Robbery With Force

On Sept. 27th at 10:30pm, a 62-year-old man was attacked as he was walking down Leavenworth Street, near McAllister. Two men punched and kicked him, removing his wallet from his pocket and fleeing the scene. The victim suffered a laceration to the top of his head, and was transported to California Pacific Medical Center. 

Stabbing

Around 8:30pm on the evening of Sept. 26th, a 25-year-old man was stabbed near 6th and Market streets. The victim and the suspect were involved in a verbal altercation when the suspect pulled out a switchblade. The victim ran away, but was pursued and stabbed once in the upper back. The assailant fled the scene, and the victim was transported to SFGH.

Group Robbery

An intoxicated individual was jumped by several men at 7:30pm on Sept. 25th near the corner of Larkin and Geary streets. He suffered a laceration to his forehead and a broken nose, and lost his wallet and cell phone in the scuffle. 

Violent Beating

A 38-year-old woman was attacked at Taylor and Eddy streets on Sept. 21st. The victim was in her car when two friends, who were meant to be bringing her gas money, pulled her out of the car and punched her in the face. She suffered facial swelling and lacerations and a swollen hand. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. 

Mugging

At 9:45pm on Sept. 18th a 33-year-old man was standing on the corner of McAllister and Hyde streets, waiting for an Uber, when he was jumped from behind. The assailant broke his watch and stole his smartphone, fleeing the scene on foot. 

Robbery With A Knife

At 9:15am on the morning of Sept. 14th a 45-year-old man was robbed of his laptop, cell phone and bag near the intersection of Polk Street and Olive Alley. He was approached by two suspects who demanded his bag, and one showed him a knife in his waistband. The victim surrendered his bag, and the suspects fled the scene.

Violent Assault

On Sept. 11th at midnight a 23-year-old woman was attacked by five men. They approached her on Turk Street and punched and kicked her multiple times, stealing her cell phone. The victim suffered a knee injury and a loss of consciousness, and was taken to SFGH. 

Attack On An Elder

A 68-year-old man was assaulted by an unknown number of assailants on Sept. 6th, losing his leather shoes and his backpack in the process. He suffered a bruised nose, and a possible broken collarbone and eye orbit. He was transported to SFGH, but was uncooperative with officers seeking more information on the case.

Theft With A Gun

Another 33-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint on Hayes and Larkin streets at 1:15am on the morning of Sept. 4th. As he was walking down the street a man asked him if he had a cigarette. When he turned around to say "no," the suspect pointed a gun at him, while the suspect's friends robbed him of his cell phone and wallet. The group fled northbound on Larkin Street.

Assault

A 50-year-old woman walked into Tenderloin police station on Sept. 4th, stating that she'd been hit in the head and knocked unconscious for several hours. She did not know her assailant, nor the weapon used. She was transported to SFGH, and her condition was listed as "life-threatening" due to the extended period of time she had been unconscious.